MUBARE GORILLA FAMILY GETS NEWBORN BABY GORILLA

Mubare gorilla family gets newborn baby gorilla just in the middle of the month. The baby gorilla was born on 16^th October, 2019 by Businza the mother gorilla in Mubare gorilla family, Buhoma region of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Mubare gorilla group features as the oldest and first ever gorilla group to be habituated and also to open to tourists on Uganda gorilla trekking safari in 1993. This great news was confirmed by Mr. Peter Mbwebwe the Uganda Wildlife Authority warden in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and both the baby and mother are fine. 

Mubare gorilla group derives its name from Mubare hills where it was first spotted. Originally, it comprised of 18 individuals under the leadership of Ruhondeza silverback. As time went on, its members left to join other gorilla family, a common behavior in gorilla habitat. With the new member already welcomed, it is of no doubt remarkable news and ideally great success of gorilla conservation.

How to trek Mubare gorilla family

To explore Mubare gorilla group, trekkers will be required to book gorilla permits for Buhoma region, the northern sector of Bwindi Impenetrable National Park. Trekking mountain gorillas in this region gives trekkers insight into the history of gorilla trekking safaris in Uganda. Each gorilla trekking permit is obtainable at $600 although from 1^st July, 2020, you will need $700 to secure a gorilla permit in Uganda.

other gorilla families to trek in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park include Kutu, Rwigi, Mucunguzi, Nshongi, Mishaya, Busingye, Kahungye, Bushaho, Bikingi, Habinyanja, Bitukura, Oruzogo, Kyaguriro, Katwe, Christmas, Nkuringo, Rushegura and Mukiza.

Where to see mountain gorillas in Africa

Mountain gorillas exist only in Uganda, Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo and they remain not more than 1004 on earth today. Half of all these large apes thrive in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park and about 20 gorilla families have been habituated and set for gorilla trekking

In summary, Mubare gorilla group remains an exceptional gorilla group to trek and explore while you are on Uganda gorilla safari in Bwindi Impenetrable National Park.